Full-service firm Boga & Associates boasts ‘deep industry knowledge and experience’ and houses a team of ‘highly skilled individuals’. The firm’s offering includes advising on commercial transactions, litigation, real estate matters, corporate law issues, and regulatory and compliance work. The firm is adept at representing both international and domestic clients in a range of matters. Firm founder and managing partner Genc Boga is well-versed in assisting banks, financial institutions, and international entities with energy, infrastructure, and technology matters. Sokol Elmazaj is a key name for handling energy transactions, Alketa Uruci advises on the regulatory, corporate, and commercial aspects of energy projects, and Renata Leka is sought after for her expertise in assisting with commercial transactions. Litigator Gerhard Velaj is highly regarded, and is also singled out for his experience in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

CMS draws on the strength of its international presence to assist multi-national clients from a range of sectors with Albanian legal matters. The firm has a strong energy practice, with energy projects, acquisitions, and financing prominent in the group's workload. Media and communications is another key sector, where the group advises international companies on establishing streaming services in Albania. Other key areas of instruction for the team include corporate and M&A, banking and finance, and IP-related matters. Managing partner Mirko Daidone excels in handling corporate, employment, energy, and M&A mandates. Besnik Duraj's practice takes in infrastructure, PPP and real estate work. Evis Zaja focuses on competition law and M&A transactions.

Frost & Fire Consulting's practice was recently bolstered by the return of Alfred Rushaj, who is known for his expertise in handling instructions from private and public sector clients. Key areas of strength for the group include corporate and M&A, banking and finance, energy, and project development matters, and the team has a solid track record in assisting start-ups with establishing operations in Albania, handling shareholder agreements and loans, and advising on energy infrastructure issues and legislation. Managing partner Rezart Spahia is an expert in corporate finance; he is ably assisted by Reshard Këlliçi, who is well versed in advising on complex international transactions within the energy and infrastructure sector.

Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha is a prominent law firm in Albania, and routinely acts for domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including corporate and commercial work, IP, dispute resolution, and project development issues. The group has a notable track record in advising financial institutions and airlines on operating in the Albanian market; handling trade mark matters and licensing agreements for companies in the technology and telecoms arenas; and acting on energy, oil, and infrastructure projects. On the contentious side, tax disputes are prominent in the group's workload. Shpati Hoxha, Andi Memi, and Eris Hoxha jointly lead the firm, and the trio's combined expertise includes M&A, regulatory issues, transactional matters and litigation.

With a solid track record in acting for international and multinational corporations, KALO & ASSOCIATES is a prominent name in the Albanian legal market. The firm has an excellent reputation in the energy and natural resources and banking and finance sectors, with expertise in assisting with transactional matters, PPP projects, project financing and regulatory issues, as well as advising clients on Albanian law. Firm managing partner Aigest Milo is an expert in M&A, tax, and finance matters, with a particular focus on insolvency law. Eni Kalo heads up the IP practice, and Jola Gjuzi is a key name for energy, natural resources, and infrastructure projects, as well as regulatory matters. Olsi Çoku stands out for his expertise in the banking and finance space.

Wolf Theiss is well-equipped to handle cross-border projects and transactions, and leverages the expertise of its wider network in order to assist clients with international matters. The firm has notable strength in the banking and finance, energy, real estate and construction sectors. In Tirana, the firm is led by the highly regarded Sokol Nako, who has expertise in corporate law, banking and finance, and M&A. Senior associate Kristaq Profkola is a key name for advising on administrative law and European company law. Associates Xhet Hushi and Denis Selimi are names to note in the team.

CR Partners in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners is notable for its strength in advising on competition law, commercial transactions and agreements, concession matters, and mergers. Anisa Rrumbullaku leads the corporate practice and has a solid track record in representing clients before the competition authorities in merger and abuse of dominance cases. The group is equally adept at assisting large pharmaceutical companies with trade mark and patent issues, and has established capabilities in litigation, with experience in handling regulatory and commercial disputes. Alban Caushi has a particular focus on energy, infrastructure, employment and real estate matters.

Deloitte Legal shpk's sizeable team is singled out for its expertise in assisting international investors with setting up operations in Albania, as well as advising clients on corporate restructurings, real estate investments, and changes to Albanian legislation. Sabina Lalaj, who leads the firm, garners praise for her 'outstanding leadership skills and commercial awareness' and is active in M&A, PPPs, and project and corporate finance matters. Ened Topi is a key contact for corporate finance and transactional matters, and litigator Erlind Kodhelaj stands out as an 'excellent professional with remarkable insight'.

At ShukeLaw, the team has notable experience in assisting international clients with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Commercial and corporate law, contract law, and alternative dispute resolution are key areas of strength for the group, which has a solid track record in advising on IP matters and arbitration. Firm founding partner Enyal Shuke has an excellent reputation for her expertise in handling cross-border disputes, M&A, and corporate governance matters. Associate Jerina Lengu is experienced in advising banks on financing and securitisation issues.

Optima Legal & Financial's team, which is jointly led by Ilir Daci and Florian Piperi, is well known for advising domestic and international clients on due diligence proceedings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and construction projects. Daci handles matters involving commercial contracts, construction and engineering contracts, maintenance agreements, and joint ventures. Piperi is a key name for project development work in the real estate and construction sectors, and also fields expertise in dispute resolution.

Tashko Pustina